Ortho Evra

Top 38. Sep 23, 2005 5:14 AM

» kris333 - A little advice

Hi Everyone!
I had started the patch after my second daughter was born. That was Oct. '02. I stopped in Dec.'04, and have not been regular since. I am trying to get pregnant again. I am now on my 2nd round of Provera, (period inducing medicine), and my 3rd round of Clomid(fertility meds). If this doesn't work, next step is an infertility specialist! As msandersonn and I have, I strongly suggest anyone who is having problems, whether you are trying to conceive or not, call your doctor. I have a number of friends that have had similar problems with the patch. I actually do not know anyone who became regular after being on it! If not for any other reason, just to be safe. The only stupid question is the one not asked! Let us know what happened at the doc msandersonn.

-- posted by kris333

Top 39. Sep 23, 2005 2:23 PM

» msanderson_04 - Re: A little advice

I went to my doctor's appointment today. I am very pleased with this particular doctor. He was very nice. He explained everything to me. He did a vaginal ultrasound to check my ovaries. He said my cervix looked good and my ovaries looked good also. He said based on that is a very good chance of me getting pregnant soon. He also mentioned he wanted me to go lab work done. I went this afternoon to get that done. The technician said I should have those results back on Tuesday and they will fax them over to my doctor. The doctor told me that my hormones are inbalanced, but he can't give me a full diagnosis until he gets those lab results back. Now, my insurance doesn't cover a lot when it comes to family planning/infertility, but I am willing to pay for his services. He seems to be the right doctor to persue. I basically just want my body to be normal again. I hope everything goes well for everyone else. I will keep you guys posted.

In response to A little advice posted by kris333:

-- posted by msanderson_04

Top 40. Sep 23, 2005 8:26 PM

» bridget036 - After reading all these postings I don't think that Ortho Evra

After reading all these postings I don't think that Ortho Evra is a good choice for anyone, particularly anyone who would like to have children in the future. My husband and I would like to try for a second child but after reading about everyone's problems I am concerned that I may have infertility problems because of the patch. I am 36 and don't want to wait too long to get pregnant. I am seeing a nurse practioner next week because I couldn't get in to see a doctor until mid-October. Good luck to all you out there who are trying to conceive after Ortho Evra/Depo shots. Please keep us posted on your progress!

-- posted by bridget036

Top 41. Sep 26, 2005 3:38 PM

» ellen1234 - Hang in there

Hey all,
It may have came 2.5 weeks late, but it came, and yes i got my period. Sure I am not pregnant which would have been nice, but at least i don't have to worry anymore.

-- posted by ellen1234

Top 42. Sep 28, 2005 8:46 AM

» parish2005 - No Period

I went off the patch in June had a period in July, but that was it. My husband and I are trying to concieve, but nothing yet.I'm suppose to go see the doctor next week. I'm very scared of what I'll find out when I'm there.

-- posted by parish2005

Top 43. Oct 7, 2005 8:48 AM

» mandipandi - getting pregnant after use

I am so glad that I am not the only one who is having these problems. I was really fearing that I am unable to have anymore children. I was on the patch for almost 4 years, took it off the end of May this year and evey month since then my periods are 2.5 weeks late. Heavy and tons of cramping. I too am trying to get pregnant. My periods were totally normal before I was put on the patch. When I went to the dr. to choose a b.c. method, I specifically said I do not want one that will make me gain weight or make it hard for me to become pregnant when I want to get off of it. She told me that since this was a low dose delivered transdermally that it will not affect that. Well obviously they do not test these things well before putting them on the market! My friend took 5 years to get pregnant after 1 shot of depo. This is why I do not believe women should be on any sort of birth control. It just messes everything up.
Also about the stomach pains, I have had those too, I thought for sure I was pregnant with all the things that were going on after I stopped. I really would like to get some straight answers!

-- posted by mandipandi

Top 44. Oct 7, 2005 6:17 PM

» bridget036 - Re: getting pregnant after use

I took my last patch off the beginning of August and I still haven't had a period yet. My doctor prescribed Provera a couple of weeks ago to induce a period, but I held off taking it because I was hoping my body would take over. Since nothing has happened, I started taking it tonight. Hopefully this will work.

-- posted by bridget036

Top 45. Oct 10, 2005 5:54 AM

» kris333 - Re: Re: getting pregnant after use

bridget036, I am now hoping to ovulate this time which is my second cycle of Provera. It did not work the first time. So I just want to tell you to be patient. My doctor said it might take a couple of times. Good luck! I went off the patch in Dec. 04, and I am still trying. It's tough when everyone keeps asking, "so when are you guys going to have another one?" Keep us updated!

-- posted by kris333

Top 46. Oct 10, 2005 10:52 AM

» mandipandi - Re: Re: Re: getting pregnant after use

In response to Re: Re: getting pregnant after use posted by kris333:

So, basically, I should go to the doctor then. I keep hoping that my body will even out by itself also. But it looks like it would be best to go to the doctor and get my levels checked out and such. I'm just really scared that this has affected me for life. There's nothing like having your livelyhood being messed with. How long did you all generally wait before you decided to go to a doctor?

-- posted by mandipandi